The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a statement of intent to continue to promote and enrich their partnership for mutual support in ensuring that civil aviation activities in both areas of competence are safe and secure.

The two agencies’ leaders discussed the renewed commitment on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Chicago Convention. “Aviation safety and modernization is a joint effort that requires collaboration with our international partners", said FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. “Emerging technologies are transforming the global aviation system, requiring ongoing collaboration to reassess and adapt our strategic direction as new challenges and opportunities arise".

"Building on the EU-US agreement on regulatory cooperation for civil aviation safety, this Declaration of Intent will generate new momentum in our EASA-FAA relationship and allow for better alignment on the priorities expressed by the global aviation industry", said Florian Guillermet, EASA Executive Director.

Under the statement, FAA and EASA agree to share knowledge and best practices on safety data and risk management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies, innovation, research and sustainability, and seek regulatory alignment where possible. Both organizations will also work together to provide technical assistance to regions around the world.